BC First Nations

• B.C. First Nations sign Columbia River Treaty revenue-sharing agreements with province

  The province said the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan nations have been an essential part of the Canadian negotiating team, alongside the governments of Canada and B.C.

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• First Nation in B.C. buys back 140 year old robe, paying almost $40,000 to bring it home

  The robe arrived in Whitehorse on Wednesday and will travel 175 kilometres south to the First Nation's traditional territory in Atlin, where it may be used in future ceremonies.

  Canada

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• Font gives fresh look to B.C. Indigenous languages while working on reconciliation

  Vanessa Campbell said it has taken four years to get the font right and it's a sign of respect for the Indigenous people whose land the university is on.

  Education

  Jun 7
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• Almost $6M in federal funds to bolster First Nations clean energy projects in B.C.

  Harjit Sajjan says the funding shows Canada is committed to working with First Nations to help them grow their economy and take advantage of opportunities in the technology sector.

  Environment

  Jun 1
• $17M-boost for wild salmon restoration as First Nations call for ‘drastic action’

  Fisheries and Oceans Canada says many Pacific salmon stocks are declining to "historic lows" due to the impacts of climate change, habitat loss and other threats.

  Environment

  Jun 1
• Tokens taken from Vancouver residential schools memorial, right before scheduled removal

  The memorial was scheduled for removal Friday afternoon in alignment with the cultural protocols of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ Nations.

  Canada

  May 19
• First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

  The Nuchatlaht First Nation wanted title over an area of Crown land that included a portion of Nootka Island and much of the surrounding coastline.

  Canada

  May 12
• Royal Family aims to return Sḵwx̱wú7mesh woven jackets after duke’s visit to B.C.: Councillor

  Squamish Nation Coun. Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams told Global News he spoke with Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, during his visit to the Lower Mainland late last month.

  Canada

  May 9
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• ‘They tried to extinguish us’: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh elder shares healing from residential school

  From the prison-like school to actual incarceration, from the shipyards to the sweat lodge, Squamish Elder Sam George's incredible life story comes out in a brand new memoir.

  Perspectives

  May 8
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• ‘Overdue’: B.C. First Nations welcome Pope’s hint that Vatican will return Indigenous artifacts

  On a flight between Hungary and Italy, the Holy Father said restitution is the "right gesture," and that museums should return items wherever possible.

  Canada

  May 3